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R369 ALK

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,161 mi
Last recorded113,161 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 ALK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 113,161 miles

Oil leak

Damage to offside front wing and bumper.

Front numberplate damaged.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge of its tread pattern.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 113,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Damage to offside front wing and bumper.

Front numberplate damaged.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge of its tread pattern.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 112,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1x rear exhaust hanger snapped other corroded but still supporting exhaust

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

accident damage to the front of the vehicle

service light on

Fail 31 Dec 2013 103,582 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper and nearside chassis damaged.

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 103,582 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.

Front bumper and nearside chassis damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2013 92,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2011 90,112 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Dec 2010 81,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split on end

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2010 81,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split on end

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,104 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,628 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,238 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 64,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,499 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 52,215 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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R369 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 132,990 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R369 ALK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R369 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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